BLEND: 95% Grenache Blanc, 5% Ugni BlancVINEYARDS: Estate vineyards are located on the “rive droite” of Rhôneriver, due west of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, near the village of Saint-Laurent desArbres, north of Lirac. A selection from four parcels with soils that are mostlysandy, with white clay.AGE OF VINES: 30-40 yearsWINEMAKING: Hand-harvested in the early morning hours, to keep grapescool. Destemmed and pressed; held for 24 hours in chilled tanks to settlenaturally. Fermented on indigenous yeasts, 87% in stainless steel tank, 9%in new French oak barrels and 4% in older barrels. Bottled unfined andunfiltered.TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of white fruits, lemon rind, ripe apricot,light herbal notes. Round, fresh, fruity.
The 2020 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel continues this cuvée's hot streak. A blend of approximately 30% each Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, with 10% Carignan, it boasts attractive floral overtones, hints of crushed stone and ripe cherry fruit. Ful...
Deep bright-hued red. Sexy, spice-accented aromas of ripe red berries and potpourri are lent vivacity by a smoky mineral element. Sweet, palate-coating raspberry, cherry preserve, spicecake and floral pastille flavors show a suave blend of depth and energ...
Deep violet color. Ripe blackberry and cherry on the floral- and spiceaccented nose. Shows fine definition and appealing sweetness on the palate, offering juicy dark fruit and floral pastille flavors and a peppery overtone. Closes long and lively, with ...